Substacks recommended by Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula

Recommended by Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula

Essays, guides, clickables, viewables, musings, and occasional Francophile finds from the overthinking mind of a travel and lifestyle journalist.

Reflections on writing, life, living in Paris, and fantastic souvenir flashbacks that remind me of my youthful glory days. (Too dramatic?) Sara always seems to be in my brain.

- Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula

Between Flights

By Liz Callaway

Grammy and Tony nominee Liz Callaway shares songs, behind-the-scenes fun, and the occasional recipe.

Reading Liz's newsletter is like taking a behind-the-scenes masterclass in performing and creative process.

- Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula

The Uplifters

By Aransas Savas

Brain science, inspiring stories, and midlife mindset strategies for women who want to do big, brave things

Optimism, inspiration, and honest interviews — this is your destination if you're looking for a boost and permission to dream bigger. Aransas is the most positive and uplifting person in my life, and her newsletter and podcast teaches me something new every week!

- Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula

Crossword Poems

Finding beauty in the grid.

This absolutely clever newsletter delights my brain and helps me look at words in fresh ways!

- Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula

Freelancing With Tim

Demystifying the world of freelance journalism. By and for freelancers.

Freelancers need one resource and one resource only: Tim. I wish this newsletter existed when I became a freelance writer a decade ago. His honest advice cuts through the noise and opens new doors.

- Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula

So Relatable

By Chrissy Hennessey

Inspiration, motivation, and conversation to help creative folks achieve their goals. Plus snacks!

Reading Chrissy's wonderful newsletter always provides me with a new perspective on writing, creating, and balancing my life. Plus, she's got killer snack recommendations!

- Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula

Subtle Maneuvers

By Mason Currey

On wriggling through a creative life—with lessons and insights from novelists, painters, poets, filmmakers, and musicians delivered to your inbox every other Tuesday. From the author of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work.

A brain massage for when you don't know what to do next. Mason illuminates the most interesting rituals of the most interesting people, and teaches us how to expand our creative minds.

- Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula

Deez Links

By Delia Cai

the original media & culture links report

Delia may be found more frequently in Vanity Fair these days, but her updates on media and life in 2022 are as compelling, entertaining, and beautifully written as they ever were.

- Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula

This Week Paul Likes

By Paul Kix

Every week, I share hits of inspiration from the writers who inspire me, in the hope they'll inspire you to do your best work.

I've read Paul's work for years and get so much value out of his short and strategic advice for doing your best, most meaningful work.

- Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula

Will & Way

By Nikki Carter-Ferry

I'm just a writer who believes in chasing the things you love and quitting the ones you don't.

I've found so much value out of reading Nikki's newsletter for years. Lots of insightful and generous advice for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and people with personal writing projects. She describes her core values as "connection, freedom, honesty, and evolution," and Will & Way communicates all this and more.

- Brass Ring by Kara Cutruzzula